References
Aranda, S., Schofield, P., Weih, L., Milne, D., Yates, P., & Faulkner, R. (2006). Meeting the support and information needs of women with advanced breast cancer: A randomized controlled trial. British Journal of Cancer, 95(6), 667-673.
Barrere, C.C. (1992). Breast biopsy support program: Collaboration between the oncology clinical nurse specialist and the ambulatory surgery nurse. Oncology Nursing Forum, 19(9), 1375-1379.
Beaver, K., Twomey, M., Witham, G., Foy, S., & Luker, K.A. (2006). Meeting the information needs of women with breast cancer: Piloting a nurse-led intervention. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 10(5), 378-390.
Byrne, C., & Sebastian, L. (1994). The defining characteristics of support: Results of a research project. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, 32(6), 33-38.
Deane, K.A. (1997). The role of the breast clinic nurse. AORN Journal, 66(2), 304-310.
Department of Health, Executive Yuan. (2005b). Information on quality of medical health care. Quality of medical health report. Taipei, Taiwan: Author.
Drageset, S., & Lindstrom, T.C. (2005). Coping with a possible breast cancer diagnosis: Demographic factors and social support. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 51(3), 217-226.
Endacott, R. (1997). Clarifying the concept of need: A comparison of two approaches to concept analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25(3), 471-476.
Fitch, M. (1994). Providing supportive care for individuals living with cancer. Toronto, Canada: Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation.
Fridfinnsdottir, E.B. (1997). Icelandic women's identifications of stressors and social support during the diagnostic phase of breast cancer. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25(3), 526-531.
Gotay, C.C., & Bottomley, A. (1998). Providing psychosocial support by telephone: What is its potential in cancer patients? European Journal of Cancer Care, 7(4), 225-231.
Helgeson, V.S., Cohen, S., Schulz, R., & Yasko, J. (1999). Education and peer discussion group interventions and adjustment to breast cancer. Archives of General Psychiatry, 56(4), 340-347.
Kagawa-Singer, M., & Wellisch, D.K. (2003). Breast cancer patients' perceptions of their husbands' support in a cross-cultural context. Psycho-Oncology, 12(1), 24-37.
Liao, M.N., Chen, M.F., Chen, S.C., & Chen, P.L. (2007). Healthcare and support needs of women with suspected breast cancer. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 60(3), 289-298.
Liao, M.N., & Chen, P.L. (2006). Women's experience during the diagnostic period of breast cancer. Journal of Oncology Nursing, 6(2), 19-29.
Liu, L.N., Li, C.Y., Tang, S.T., Huang, C.S., & Chiou, A.F. (2006). Role of continuing supportive care in increasing social support and reducing perceived uncertainty among women with newly diagnosed breast cancer in Taiwan. Cancer Nursing, 29(4), 273-282.
Lundberg, P.C., & Trichorb, K. (2001). Thai Buddhist patients with cancer undergoing radiation therapy: Feelings, copings, and satisfaction with nurse-provided education and support. Cancer Nursing, 24(6), 469-475.
McArdle, J.M.C., George, W.D., McArdle, C.S., Smith, D.C., Moodie, A.R., Hughson, A.V., et al. (1996). Psychological support for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery: A randomized study. British Medical Journal, 312(7034), 813-816.
McPherson, C.J., Higginson, I.J., & Hearn, J. (2001). Effective methods of giving information in cancer: A systematic literature of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Public Health Medicine, 23(3), 227-234.
Miyashita, M. (2005). A randomized intervention study for breast cancer survivors in Japan. Cancer Nursing, 28(1), 70-78.
Nilchaikovit, T., Hill, J.M., & Holland, J.C. (1993). The effect of culture on illness, behavior, and medical care. General Hospital Psychiatry, 15(1), 41-50.
Northouse, L., Kershaw, T., Mood, D., & Schafenacker, A. (2005). Effects of a family intervention on the quality of life of women with recurrent breast cancer and their family caregivers. Psycho-Oncology, 14(6), 478-491.
Northouse, L.L., Tocco, K.M., & West, P. (1997). Coping with a breast biopsy: How healthcare professionals can help women and their husbands. Oncology Nursing Forum, 24(3), 473-480.
O'Mahony, M. (2001). Women's lived experience of breast biopsy: A phenomenological study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 10(4), 512-520.
Palese, A., Comuzzi, C., & Bresadola, V. (2005). Global case management: The "nurse case manager" model applied to day surgery in Italy. Lippincott's Case Management, 10(2), 83-92.
Rawl, S.M., Given, B.A., Given, C.W., Champion, V.L., Kozachik, S.L., Barton, D., et al. (2002). Intervention to improve psychological functioning for newly diagnosed patients with cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 29(6), 967-975.
Rehse, B., & Pukrop, R. (2003). Effect of psychosocial interventions on quality of life in adult cancer patients: Meta analysis of 37 published controlled outcome studies. Patient Education and Counseling, 50(2), 179-186.
Ross, L., Boesen, E.H., Dalton, S.O., & Johansen, C. (2002). Mind and cancer: Does psychosocial intervention improve survival and psychological well-being? European Journal of Cancer, 38(11), 1447-1457.
Samarel, N., Tulman, L., & Fawcett, J. (2002). Effect of two types of social support and education on adaptation to early-stage breast cancer. Research in Nursing and Health, 25(6), 459-470.
Scholten, C., Weinlander, G., Krainer, M., Frischenschlager, O., & Zielinski, C. (2001). Difference in patient's acceptance of early versus late initiation of psychosocial support in breast cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 9(6), 459-464.
Shaw, C.R., Wilson, S.A., & O'Brien, M.E. (1994). Information needs prior to breast biopsy. Clinical Nursing Research, 3(2), 119-131.
Velikova, G., Booth, L., Smith, A.B., Brown, P.M., Lynch, P., Brown, J.M., et al. (2004). Measuring quality of life in routine oncology practice improves communication and patient well-being: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 22(4), 714-724.